Description
Cowboy Soup is a hearty, one-pot meal packed with ground beef, beans, vegetables, and bold seasonings. This comforting and flavorful soup is easy to make, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook briefly to toast the spices.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, diced potatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Stir in cooked pasta or rice near the end of cooking to stretch the servings.
- Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
